Calcutta, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Calcutta is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,770. Residents earn $60,341 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,770 Population 392/sq mi density
$60,341 Median Income $35,452 per capita
$159,700 Home Value
$664 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,341 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $664/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,341
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $159,700
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $664
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Calcutta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,770
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,341
Per Capita$35,452
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$664
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden38.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,170 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+90.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Libraries11

Is Calcutta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calcutta receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Calcutta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calcutta is $60,341, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calcutta is $159,700, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $664 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Calcutta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Calcutta has a population of 4,770 with a density of 392 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Black.

Population

4,770
Total Population
392
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
12.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Calcutta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Calcutta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calcutta is $60,341, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Calcutta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,341
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,452
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Calcutta is $159,700, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $664 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$159,700
43% below US avg
Median List Price$317,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$317,250
$/Sq Ft$0
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$664
43% below US avg
Rent Burden38.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate3.50%
In Calcutta, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Calcutta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities472

Crime Rates: Calcutta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Calcutta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates40.6894°N, 80.5499°W
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 86.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+90.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density392/sq mi
Total Area12.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.7%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home5.6%

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